Comments on: Living the Dream – Moving to Chamonix

By: Diego

Diego — Fri, 06 Oct 2017 18:24:15 +0000

Awesome post!

I’ve decided to move to Chamonix and gathering info I found your article.
Very inspiring.
How are you guys doing now in 2017?

By: Carl Wright

Carl Wright — Tue, 17 May 2016 10:34:06 +0000

Thanks Charley, I’ll be checking on the qualifications of the personal trainers today. 🙂

By: Charley Radcliffe

Charley Radcliffe — Tue, 17 May 2016 09:58:15 +0000

Hey Carl,

Awesome, I’m doing the North Face Cortina Trail at the end of June – a little lighter at 47km!

Technique is very important with kettlebells and I would highly recommend finding either a Strength Matters qualified instructr (the same as I am) or a StrongFirst or RKC instructor.

I am starting to offer online, remote training for mountain and running objectives, if this is of interest, I would love to work with you! If you can get a few basic movements dialled with an instructor your side then I can take up the training after for you race?!

By: Carl Wright

Carl Wright — Tue, 17 May 2016 08:27:04 +0000

Hi Charley, my next big event is The North Face Endurance Challenge held July 18th.. It is another 50k. I may stand to be corrected but I “think” it is the only North Face sponsored race in Canada.. Am nervous and excited.

There are kettleballs in my gym, but I have never used them before, but I know there are great for building core muscles I might get a trainer who can show me the correct form and go from there. 🙂

By: Charley Radcliffe

Charley Radcliffe — Sun, 15 May 2016 17:18:21 +0000

Thank you Carl. Congratulations on your ultra! Good luck in what’s next!

By: Carl Wright

Carl Wright — Sun, 15 May 2016 17:15:48 +0000

Love this post Charley. To get to where you are now I know has taken you and Sophie a tremendous amount of work. This must be extremely exciting for the two of you.

I just work in a warehouse, but I find SO much inspiration from people like yourself. Have just been running for 3 years now, and 3 weeks ago at 57 I ran my 1st 50k Ultra. It was such a thrill of accomplishment.

I follow Sophie’s Facebook page, and this is extremely exciting that she will be speaking at a TED conference. I have always had the belief that behind someone’s success there is someone in the background who supports and encourages. I know you have had such a big part in Sophie’s success. You must be very proud. I LOVE the pictures of the 2 of you together.

All the best to you as you relocate to Chamonix. 🙂

Carl Wright….Canada

By: Charley Radcliffe

Charley Radcliffe — Fri, 05 Jun 2015 07:52:02 +0000

Hey Sam, Amazing news! September is a good time to be looking for a place but, with winter coming up, rents can be high! Best place to check out is Cham Social or the Chamonix Group on Facebook. Good luck!

By: Sam

Sam — Thu, 04 Jun 2015 22:56:54 +0000

Hi Charley!

My boyfriend and I went to Chamonix this year and we completely fell in love with it. We actually work on Cruise Ships and are in the process of a bit of a life style change and we are looking at Chamonix as a place for us to settle down.
We are looking to go in September for a couple of months and see what we can find in terms of apartments/ work etc.

Can you recommend any websites which might be a help to us?

Thanks for sharing your dream!

Sam & David

By: Charley Radcliffe

Charley Radcliffe — Tue, 14 Oct 2014 09:23:11 +0000

That is the wonderful thing about Chamonix, you can really find just the right balance you want with so much opportunity to get out and enjoy the outdoors!

By: Zen Life

Zen Life — Tue, 14 Oct 2014 07:47:38 +0000

About to move back there myself after living in the UK for two years- very different this time round- have a young son rather than living the freedom lifestyle but looking forward to new challenges!